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Veterinary professionals use exam vet gloves in diagnosis, medical treatment and care of animals. Veterinarians can rest assured that they are better protected with veterinary gloves when they come in contact with unknown substances.

Dental Exam and Prophylaxis

Animal's mouths contain bacteria, plaque and sometimes foreign bodies. When vet's examine an animal's mouth and teeth, it is important to protect both the vet and the animal by wearing proper barrier protection on your hands i.e disposable exam veterinary gloves . This is especially important during dental cleanings, when blood, plaque, saliva and other biohazards will be coming into contact with your hands. Disposable exam veterinary gloves can help protect you during dental procedures.

Many veterinarians are affiliated with onsite dog and cat grooming and boarding facilities. Disposable exam veterinary gloves make feeding, grooming and cleaning up pet waste much easier. Disposble veterinary gloves aid in protecting you against dirt, bacteria, biohazards and pet odors. They are also handy for administering medications and preventing the spread of infections.

The protection offered by disposable Exam vet gloves, referred to as its barrier effectiveness, is the ability of the veterinary gloves to withstand viral penetration. Exam veterinary gloves that pass Viral Penetration Tests (ASTM1671D) provide an effective barrier against bloodborne pathogens, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (510-K Certified), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Disposable exam vet gloves are the most commonly used type of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in research laboratories and animal care facilities. According to OSHA, employees are required to use appropriate hand protection (medical veterinary gloves) when the employees' hands are potentially exposed to hazards such as harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, (OSHA 1994c).

UniSeal(R) disposable exam vet gloves are manufactured to the highest quality standards in compliance with the U.S. FDA (510-K Certified) and ASTM requirements. We are committed to producing the highest quality disposable Exam veterinary gloves for the protection and comfort of our veterinarian professionals.